Florida Governor Ron DeSantis addressed speculation about a potential 2028 presidential campaign by emphasizing his focus on current governance and the Trump administration’s agenda. Speaking to reporters, DeSantis noted, “I’m not thinking about anything because I think we have a president now who has not even been in for a year… look at the election results two weeks ago for Republicans, that was not good…”

His remarks followed Republican setbacks in the November 4, 2025, off-year elections, where Democrats flipped the Virginia governorship and won key races in New Jersey and New York City. DeSantis used the opportunity to highlight the importance of policy delivery over early political positioning, underscoring his record of turning Florida from a swing state into a Republican stronghold through reforms in education, economic growth, and state governance.

By stressing effective governance and alignment with the Trump agenda, DeSantis is signaling a disciplined, results-focused approach while avoiding premature presidential positioning, reinforcing his image as a leader who prioritizes tangible outcomes over political speculation.